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Anesthesiology Lifestyle in Illinois

Real insights from 19 Anesthesiology physicians in Illinois on work-life balance, career satisfaction, and what it's really like to practice in this area.

4.0/5
Satisfaction
95%
Would Choose Again
$584k
Avg Comp
48
Avg Hours/Week

What Anesthesiology Physicians in Illinois Say

"With the 12 weeks of vacation, the work-life balance is very strong. During the work days, while 10-hour days, they are very reasonable to accomplish. On the other hand, with the amount of vacation afforded, I could either take it to travel, stay home, or work locums in addition, which helps with taxes."
Peoria, Illinois40 years expHospital Employed54 hrs/wk
"I enjoy being able to have my time at home and not have to take any load home with me "
Chicago, Illinois1 years expHospital Employed40 hrs/wkq2
"I am independent contractor anesthesiologist and interventional pain management doctor. I work any days and hours I want with ability to take extra call for extra money. My contract is 500/hr in conjunction with a home beeper stipend of 2000/day just to be available. I can take as much vacation I want and any requested days off however I take off an average of 6 weeks a year."
CHICAGO, Illinois2 years expLocum Tenens60 hrs/wkweekends_only

What They Love About Anesthesiology in Illinois

"The scope of practice, ability to treat others, work with multiple different specialties within the same day, leadership opportunities, academic opportunities"
— Peoria, Illinois • 40 years
"I'm in Chicago, IL. Locums/Independent contractor providing anesthesia and interventional pain services for several hospitals. For the days I work, the hospital has the option to utilize me in any way between pain and anesthesia. For example, I find out the day before that I am in the pain clinic. Or another day they may place me doing OBGYN anesthesia or supervising CRNAS. I do not have the choice. The one thing I do not like is getting follow up calls and questions about injections and medication refills on my free time for which i'm usually not paid. "
— CHICAGO, Illinois • 2 years

Most Common Practice Settings in Illinois

Private Practice
7 physicians (37%)
Hospital-employed
5 physicians (26%)
Hospital Employed
4 physicians (21%)
Academic
2 physicians (11%)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Anesthesiology lifestyle like in Illinois?

Based on 19 physicians, Anesthesiology in Illinois averages 4.0/5 satisfaction, 48 hours per week, with 95% saying they'd choose the specialty again. Most practice in Private Practice settings.

How much do Anesthesiology physicians make in Illinois?

Average compensation for Anesthesiology in Illinois is $583,526 based on verified submissions.See detailed salary breakdown →

Should I choose Anesthesiology in Illinois?

With 95% of Anesthesiology physicians in Illinois saying they'd choose again, and 4.0/5 average satisfaction, it shows positive career outlook. Consider factors like practice setting preferences, desired work hours, and call schedule tolerance when deciding.

Location Stats

Location:Illinois
Physicians:19
Satisfaction:4.0/5
Avg Comp:$584k

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